November 10th

The Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association announced the Central/South Central All-Region team. Senior Elise McDonald and junior Kelsey Pecaut were voted 2nd Team and senior Blake Willimann and sophomore Rachel Steinhoff both named Honorable Mention.

November 10th

East Central College will see a reduction in insurance rates for 2012 with a change in providers for health and dental insurance for college employees. Approval came at the Nov. 7 meeting of the college board of trustees.

Mike Alden, Athletic Director at the University of Missouri, will be at the Montgomery County Senior Center in Montgomery City on Thurs., Nov. 10, 2011 at 2:30 pm to visit with supporters of Mizzou and any others interested in Mizzou Athletics. He is expected to be present for 30 to 45 minutes. Click here for complete story.

Rock Fact 1 - The 1956 Shamrocks won New Haven's first state title by defeating Mayview. What you probably do not know is they were the first team in the State of Missouri to ever score 100 points in a state playoff game.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Backers of a plan that would place a surcharge on cell phone services in Missouri to pay for the upkeep and upgrades at local 911 emergency call centers are dismayed the issue may be headed for a statewide ballot for a third time.

The House of Representatives’ Interim Committee on 911 Access held its final hearing on the needs of 911 emergency call centers and ideas for funding improvements.

November 8th

By DICK ALDRICHMissouri News HorizonJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. They may be annoying, but TV and radio broadcasters hope you will be able to hear the tones of a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System today at 1:00 p.m.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds motorists that many Missourians will travel over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. This will change traffic patterns and requires everyone to be a courteous, safe driver. If you will be traveling this holiday, please make sure your car is in good condition before beginning your trip. It is also important that you are well rested before you start driving. Remember to buckle up -- seat belts save lives!

The Patrol will participate in Operation C.A.R.E (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. As part of this operation, all available officers will be assigned to Missouri’s roadways to enforce traffic laws, especially those related to drunk driving, speeding, and seat belt use. Troopers will also be assisting motorists as needed.

There have been a few suicides in the area lately. They always seem to go in cycles. I (Jeff Noedel, Publisher) personally know the feeling of desperation and hopelessness that can lead someone to thoughts of suicide. I barely survived the early days of my divorce and loss of custody of my kids in 1994. I can remember the night I almost did it.